Patient Care Assistant | Infusion Center | Variable | PRN

UF Health Shands Homecare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses by performing routine procedures under supervision. The role emphasizes patient advocacy and high-quality nursing care in a homecare environment.

The ideal candidate may hold CNA, EMT, or nursing student status, with relevant patient care experience and eligible NCLEX status or preparation ongoing. This PRN position offers Mon-Fri variability and local patient visits in Gainesville, FL.

Qualifications

• CNA with HS diploma or EMT/Paramedic certification required or preferred.
• Nursing student in approved program may qualify for the role.
• NCLEX status may be pending or awaiting authorization for testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision.
• Provide nursing support to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Support patient advocacy and safe, compassionate care in a homecare setting.

Skills

Patient care experience

Nursing support

Attention to detail

Education

CNA with HS diploma

EMT/Paramedic

Nursing student in program

NCLEX not yet authorized

Job description

Overview

Job Description

PRN | Variable Mon-Fri

The Patient Care Assistant functions as an assistant to the Registered Nurse performing routine procedures under his or her supervision. The PCA provides nursing support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Licensed EMT or Paramedic; or


• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with high school diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred; or


• Nursing student currently enrolled in an approved program for preparation of either professional nurses or licensed practical nurses - upon successful completion of the didactic and clinical portion of a nursing fundamental course work; or


• Current employees who have completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and are awaiting NCLEX authorization to test (up to 90 days post-graduation); or


• Current employees who have completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and have been unsuccessful in passing the NCLEX examination (up to 6 months post initial authorization to test); or


• Junior and Senior High School Students attending a state approved CNA training program who are CNAs and have a recommendation from the instructor.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required for those not currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a nursing program.